Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Baked Chicken Parmesan is coated with a crispy, seasoned crust and baked to perfection. Topped with a rich sauce and mozzarella cheese, this easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights and will be your new favorite dish!
Growing up, I’ve never really been a picky eater. I’ll try most things once and consider myself fairly open to a lot of different foods.
Sure, there are some things that I detest, such as celery, coleslaw, cottage cheese, potato salads, coconut and cucumbers. You will never see a recipe with any of those ingredients on Pumpkin ‘N Spice because I can’t even stand the smell of them. Strange, right? I’m sure you have foods like that as well, but for me, those are my top “unfavorite” foods.
When I was in preschool, they served us lunch, and one of the meals was vegetable soup with carrots, celery, and coleslaw or cottage cheese. How do you expect a 4 year old to eat that?! I was always the last one at the table and I had to force it down. So, needless to say, those foods remind me of an unpleasant time in my childhood.
I also have those foods that I can eat, but can only have it once in a while, or when I’m really in the mood for it. Meatloaf, spaghetti, stuffed peppers, and chicken Parmesan round out that list. I like red sauce, but I much prefer an alfredo, pesto or garlic and oil sauce. Which is why I’ll never, ever order any type of a red-sauced meal at a restaurant. Call me crazy, but that’s just how I am.
So, I’m sure you’re wondering why in the world I’m sharing a recipe for Baked Chicken Parmesan, right? I mean, it has red sauce on it! Let me tell you, I almost didn’t post this recipe, but I made it because the hubster loves chicken Parmesan, and being the good wife that I am, decided to make it for him.
Chicken Parmesan is one of those dishes that I had too much growing up, and didn’t care for the way it was prepared. But, now that I can get creative and make it any which way I want, I decided to spice it up a bit. And let me tell you, I may just be a Baked Chicken Parmesan convert!
This Baked Chicken Parmesan is coated with a crispy, seasoned crust and baked to perfection. Topped with a rich sauce and mozzarella cheese, this easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights and will be your new favorite dish!
What really sets this Baked Chicken Parmesan apart from the kind I had growing up is the crispy coating on the chicken. Italian bread crumbs are mixed with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and some dried oregano. This results in a flavorful crust that adds some zest to the chicken.
And then there’s the marinara sauce. I chose to coat the chicken in a small amount of red sauce and then sprinkle on some mozzarella cheese. It’s the perfect ratio for my not-so-loving red sauce self.
Did I mention how easy this Baked Chicken Parmesan is to make? But, you knew that was coming…after all, I’m all about the easy recipes! In less than 45 minutes, you can have this chicken prepped, baked, and ready to be devoured. How about that for an easy weeknight meal?
So, whether you love chicken Parmesan or find it so-so like I do, I guarantee this easy, Baked Chicken Parmesan will be a new favorite of yours!
Looking for more chicken recipes? I’ve got you covered!
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly coat a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Pour breadcrumbs onto a shallow baking dish or plate. Add garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Add beaten eggs to a medium bowl.
- Take one piece of chicken and add to eggs, ensuring entire piece is coated. Then, dredge chicken in bread crumb mixture, coating all sides, and place onto prepared baking dish. Repeat with rest of chicken.
- Spray a thin coating of non-stick cooking spray on each piece of chicken. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
- Remove from oven, spoon 3 tablespoons sauce on each piece and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
You’re a good wife. I’m sure he was grateful for his red sauce. It looks amazing to me!
And we all have those foods we just cannot be around. I will never try and tempt you with cucumber or coconut! Just keep me away from peas and olives. 🙂
Haha deal…no peas or olives for you and no cucumber and coconuts for me! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Mir!
I hope your husband loved this! It’s looks amazing! Baked Chicken Parmesan coated with a crispy, seasoned crust and baked to perfection and topped with that rich sauce and mozzarella cheese sounds and looks perfect! Love this for a weeknight dinner!
Thanks, Alice! My husband sure did love this! 🙂
I love that you made Chicken Parm (which I can never ever resist!!) healthy! Finger licking good chicken, as they say!
Yes! Definitely finger-lickin’ good! Thanks, Kate!
Chicken parm is seriously one of my favorite dinners EVER! It reminds me of my mom, because chicken parm is her signature dinner and totally my fav growing up. 😉 I’ve GOT to try your twist on it—looks so good, Gayle!
Thank you, Sarah!
We love chicken parmesan in my family and I need to make it more often! Love this one, so delicious! I used to hate cottage cheese as a child, too! Pinning!
Thanks, Mira! Glad I wasn’t the only one who didn’t like cottage cheese! 🙂
Ok, I feel ya, Gayle, with certain foods. I’m not a huge fan of cucumber, either, though I do eat it in certain dishes. I find that it overpowers a lot of the times. But, I LOVE coconut! Gimme all the coconut, lol. And, I love chicken parm! Total comfort food! Such a great idea using minimal sauce. That way, you get all gooey cheesy bits and the chicken stays nice and crunchy. That coating sounds delicious. I could eat this any day of the week!
I can’t even stand the smell of cucumbers, it’s that bad! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Dawn! I definitely prefer more cheese than sauce!
Chicken Parmesan is one of my very favorite dinners! Love that you made a baked version. 🙂
Thanks, Christin!
What?! You don’t love coleslaw, cucumbers, or coconut?! How un-American! 🙂
Since my kids adore anything that has Italian flavor and red sauce on it, this is SURE to be a hit. Love how simple it is, too! Can’t wait to try this!
Haha I know, right? I wish I liked those foods, but I just don’t! Thanks for the kind words, Blair!
Oh man I love Chicken Parm and this one looks easy and yummy. Right up my alley. Did the hubster love this dish too? How could he not right? I’m the same way with certain foods too. I can stand the taste and texture mushrooms and there are more. I can’t wait to give this chicken parm a try!
My husband loved this dish! Whew! 🙂 Thanks for the chicken love, Cyndi!
It won’t surprise you to know that Chicken Parm is one of our all-time favorites! And I agree, it’s perfect baked! Especially for week night dinners!
It definitely doesn’t surprise me that chicken parm is your favorite! 🙂 Thanks, Annie!
On your list of foods you don’t like are all the things I love, Gayle!! But there isn’t much I don’t love.. so that’s not really saying much! I grew up with chicken parmesan too, and while I like it, I don’t eat it too often.. I guess burn out from childhood. But, yours is making want to stop what i’m doing and go make this for dinner! Love that you baked this and how easy-peasy it is to prepare! Weeknight dinner perfection! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Thanks, Cheyanne! While I don’t eat it too often, I can definitely tolerate the baked chicken parm more than I could in my younger years! 🙂
Aren’t you the nicest wife ever. 🙂 My husband is a red sauce fanatic, and while I do love pestos a bit more, there’s a time when only red sauce will do for me. I love chicken parm, and this baked version is even better because it’s on the healthier side! This looks like the perfect dinner. 🙂
Thank you, Marcie! My husband loves red sauce too, and doesn’t really like white or pesto…and that’s definitely where we differ! 🙂
Too funny on the cucumbers and coconut!! They are some of my favorites!! 🙂 But then again, I can’t talk since I DETEST seafood of any kind! lol But I do enjoy chicken parm!! This looks delicious – making me ready for dinner!
Thank you, Ashley! Everyone definitely has their own tastes, right? 🙂
I’ll admit chicken parmesan is my favorite, so I cant believe you havent always loved it! This looks delicious though!
Thank you, Aimee!
I adore chicken parmesan, but I definitely prefer my red-sauce dishes to be light on the sauce, so your way is perfect for me 🙂 I wish I had this for dinner!
Thanks, Rachel!
Oh I could do some damage to a plate of chicken parm! Red sauce was always one of my favorites. 🙂 Though I’m with you on (most) coleslaws and cottage cheese. I’ve actually made big strides with cottage cheese in recipes lately, but I’ve yet to eat it solo. Not sure that day will come lol
The only thing I can eat cottage cheese in is lasagna…which is rare, because I think I’ve only tried one lasagna with cottage cheese in it! It LOOKS good to me, but just grosses me out! 🙂
Oh my goodness… Gayle, that vegetable soup sounds… um, “interesting.” I can’t say it in more diplomatic terms. Wow. Anywho, you don’t like coconut?!? Woah!! I never knew that about you! Meanwhile, you make the most beautiful baked dishes. 🙂 Hope you have an amazing weekend. Pinning!
Oops…maybe I should’ve clarified that more! I meant that they served vegetable soup, along with a side of carrots, celery and coleslaw, yucko! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words and pin, friend!
I love chicken parmesan! I don’t get to make it nearly enough though. I love that you baked this one. It must go on my menu for next week!!
Thanks, Jen!
I’m totally with you on the celery thing, I do not like it! Unless it’s chopped up super small in something then I may go for it haha! This Baked Chicken Parmesan, on the other hand, is something I would easily go for. This looks fantastic, Gayle!
The only way I can eat celery is when it’s in soups and is all mushy and has no taste! 🙂 Thanks for the chicken parm love, Danielle!
I love chicken parmesan, and it’s one meal that my whole family enjoys. I’ll have to try this easy version! Less time in the kitchen for me, plus no complaining from the kids is a win-win in my house! I love these photos, too!
Thank you, Kristine! This version really is so easy and such a crowd-pleaser!
You are so sweet for making this for your husband, I’m sure he loved it because it looks amazing! This is one of my husband’s favorite dishes too and I can’t wait to try your version 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! I’m so happy my husband loved this dish! 🙂